How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Waipio, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Waipio, HI is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hālawa Heights and Waipio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Waipio.
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Start on Hulumanu Street
116 m · 19 sec · Hulumanu Street
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Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
724 ft · 36 sec · Nahiolea Street
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Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
107 m · 19 sec · Iwaiwa Street
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Turn left onto Halawa Heights Road
934 ft · 26 sec · Halawa Heights Road
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Continue on Kahuapaani Street
792 ft · 24 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Turn left onto Ulune Street
126 m · 18 sec · Ulune Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I H-1 West: Pearl City
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Milliani, Wahiawa
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 2: Ka Uka Boulevard
1752 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Ka Uka Boulevard
1120 ft · 30 sec · Ka Uka Boulevard
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Turn left onto Moaniani Street
2770 ft · 1 min · Moaniani Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waipio Uka Street
1036 ft · 31 sec · Waipio Uka Street
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Turn right onto Nanilihilihi Street
1173 ft · 52 sec · Nanilihilihi Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nanilihilihi Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Waipio.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
3.88 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hālawa Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Waipio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Waipio?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pearl City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Hālawa Heights and 4.7 miles from Waipio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hālawa Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Waipio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Waipio. Straight-line distance: 6.13 mi (9.86 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waipio
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 11,674 |
| Coordinates | 21.4182300, -157.9990600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waipio (-157.99906, 21.41823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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